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Linda Foster

Batavia,OH

Summary

Detail-focused retail merchandising professional with experience in leveraging strong organizational and communication skills to maximize profits and customer satisfaction. Skilled at creating product displays and managing inventory for optimum product placement and sales.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
06.2000 - Current
  • Conducted regular store audits to assess compliance with company standards and identify areas for improvement.
  • Assisted in training new team members on company policies, procedures, and merchandising best practices for optimal performance.
  • Reduced out-of-stock occurrences by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly addressing discrepancies or shortages.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
  • Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
  • Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
  • Identified opportunities to increase store sales and developed actionable strategies.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Enhanced product visibility by executing strategic merchandise displays and store layouts.
  • Achieved consistent sales growth by effectively managing inventory levels and stock rotation.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with personalized assistance, identifying needs, and providing recommendations.
  • Developed strong relationships with store management through effective communication and collaboration on merchandising initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fern Creek High School
Louisville, KY

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Roys of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Skills

  • Visual Merchandising
  • Shelf Maintenance
  • Planogram Execution
  • Stock Rotation
  • Inventory Management
  • Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Computer Literacy

Timeline

Retail Coverage Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
06.2000 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fern Creek High School

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Roys of Louisville
Linda Foster